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Callahan Award Voting Open through May 22

Colorado Springs, Colo. (May 2, 2018) – Voting for the 2018 Callahan Award is now open. All current college players are eligible to vote for candidates in the division in which they compete: Men’s division players vote for men’s division candidates, and women’s division players vote for women’s division candidates. Voting closes Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at 11:59 p.m. MT.

All voters must select their top three candidates but can only select the nominee from their team in the third spot. First-place votes are worth five points, second-place votes are worth four points, and third-place votes are worth two points. The candidate with the most total points at the end of the voting period will win the 2018 Callahan Award. Votes must be cast through USA Ultimate member accounts. Votes received via social media, email, etc., will not count.

Get to know the 2018 Callahan Award nominees, and submit your votes by Tuesday, May 22, at 11:59 p.m. MT.

The Callahan has been awarded annually to the most valuable players in college ultimate since 1996. Award nominees display superior skill and athleticism, making the difficult plays that so many players dream about look easy. But the award goes a step further than that. In addition to their on-field success, winners of the Callahan Award also demonstrate outstanding sportsmanship, leadership and dedication to ultimate.